FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L21

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was manufactured within a month of the L21 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the JZ300 scores vs the L21 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Nikon Coolpix L21. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Nikon L21 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has proportions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 compared to the L21.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and L21 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and L21.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ300 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively.